The Culture Garden

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! We like to let the films dictate the conversations and after watching a film like Origin, we decided to provide reactionary thoughts and discuss how this film made us film. It's a free flowing conversation, not our typical categories, but we had such a good time getting deeper than we normally do. We also discuss an all-time acting performance from Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. It's sincerely one of the best performances we've seen. We'd love to hear your feedback, please reach out on socials or e-mail, our information will be found below. Thank you as always for tuning in, we can't do this without you. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we're discussing a film with some of the best acting performances as an ensemble cast, the 2004 classic, Ray. We really enjoyed this one. Great film, great cast, great conversation. Than you as always for tuning in, we couldn't do this without you. Check out the link below for more content. Love! 

Welcome back to another episode of Skool's Guilty Pleaures, the podcast made for "good" bad movies. This week Skool is joined by Maurice and Rich to share some nostalgia with 1995's feature film, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Listen, if you weren't around in the early 90's then you won't understand the immediate impact the Power Rangers had. Hopefully this episode allows everyone to morph back in time and reminisce about that life. We appreciate you taking the time to listen, please remember to check out the links below for additional content, including a YouTube Short about a darker version of the Power Rangers. Peace!! #MightyMorphinPowerRangers #PowerRangers #RedRanger #GreenRanger #WhiteRanger #PinkRanger #yellowranger #BlackRanger #Zordon #MorphinTime #Film #Podcast #90s #BryanSpicer #KaranAshley #JasonDavidFrank #AmyJoJohnson #DavidYost #PaulFreeman

Welcome to a new episode of Skool's Guilty Pleasures, the film podcast celebrating "good" bad movies. For this episode, Skool will be joined by special guests Mario (@simplymario_) and Maurice (@the_conceptual_mauricehunt) to discuss the 2003 film, Love Don't Cost A Thing. Nick Cannon might not even love this movie as much as these three. Press play and take a listen, we appreciate the love. Peace! 

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we decided to have a conversation about the 2017 box office comedy, Girls Trip. We’ll discuss why this film connected to multiple audiences, who was offered the role of Dina before Tiffany Haddish, respectability politics, whether we need Girls Trip 2, and much more. We appreciate you for listening, please remember to check the Linktree in our episode description for more content. Love! 

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we're covering the 1994 classic, A Low Down Dirty Shame. We'll discuss if this is a good film or if it's only entertaining, why this film resonates with so many people, Keenen Ivory Wayans not getting enough credit as one of the "cool" pioneers of the 90's, best scenes and much more. We appreciate you for listening, please be sure to check the links below for more content. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of Skool's Guilty Pleasures! The Oscars are airing this Sunday and Skool made a list of 10 films that were surprisingly nominated for an Oscar. Of course there are many categories, not all films were nominated for the major categories, but it's still fun to see films that you would not associate with an award show like this. Thank you as always for listening, please be sure to check the links below for more content. Peace!!

First and foremost, Happy Birthday Ray P! Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! We've reached the end of Romance Month 2024 and we're wrapping things up with the 2000 TV Movie, Disappearing Acts. We never would've thought that our longest episode would be based on a Terry McMillan novel, but here we are. We appreciate you for tuning in, we can't do any of this without you. Please check the links below for additional content and be sure to subscribe and share. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! Before we get into the episode we'll take some time to share our thoughts on the viral Reesa Teesa TiTok video. At the 23:56 mark we continue Romance Month to discuss the 2019 film, What Men Want. We're not the biggest fans of the film, but we'll have an honest conversation about what the film is lacking, some of the moments we enjoy, the great cast, if we would want the power of telepathy, and much more. Thank you again for watching and listening, we really appreciate your support. Please check out the Linktree below for more content and remember to tell a friend! Love! 

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! We're continuing Romance Month by having a conversation about the 2020 film, Sylvie's Love. We'll discuss following true love even if they make things complicated, the value of loving yourself first, the sacrifices that come with true love, the original lead actor for this film, and much more. Thank you as always for listening, we really appreciate the support. Check the Linktree below for more content and don't forget to subscribe. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of Skool's Guilty Pleasures! Skool decided to try something new and recorded a solo episode discussing the Top 10 Acting Debuts in film and television. If you know Skool then you know he loves a Top 10 list, it was only right that he start making his own. Thank you for checking out the episode, please remember to subscribe, comment, rate, and all the other good stuff. Check the link below for more content. Peace!

Welcome back to Romance Month at The Culture Garden Podcast! We're excited to get into the episodes this month, starting with the 2014 film Beyond the Lights. We'll discuss how this is Rich's first time seeing this movie, what he thought the film would be based on the poster, which actor seemed to be a perfect fit for the role of Kaz in 2014, Rachel's revelation about Kaz and his experience with the ladies, the power of being seen, and much more. Thank you as always for tuning in. We're running out of ways to tell you how much we appreciate you. Check the Linktree below for more content. Love! #BeyondTheLights #GinaPrinceBythewood #GuGuMbathaRaw #NateParker #MinnieDriver #DannyGlover #MGK #AishaHinds #Film #Podcast #Romance #TheCultureGarden 

Welcome back to another episode of Skool's Guilty Pleasures! Skool is joined this week by Rich to discuss one of their childhood classics, It Takes Two. They'll discuss the Olsen Twins being two of the biggest stars in the 90's, this film being a 1480 classic, the nostalgia of the 90's, if this film is better than The Parent Trap, and much more. We appreciate you for tuning in, please remember to subscribe, share and comment. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! We wanted to switch things up a bit to start 2024, for the first time we'll be covering the 24th Annual Black Reel Awards. We'll discuss the history of the awards, the joy of liking a movie you thought you would hate, the incredible performances and films highlighted by the BRA's, and of course the winners for some of the major categories for the 2024 ballot. We hope you enjoy this episode, the love of film runs deep! We appreciate you, love!

Happy New Year and welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we've got a conversation with the hosts of Another Week in the Books and Good Earners Reviewing The Sopranos, Spike Lou and Maurice Hunt III. This discussion took place during our Friends and Family episode and it really felt like friends catching up and sharing stories. We appreciate you for listening, we can't do any of this without you. Check out the links below for some of their projects, you won't regret it. Love!

Happy New Year and welcome to another episode of Skool's Guilty Pleasures! Skool has years of experience in the food industry, so it was only right to discuss the 2005 comedy, Waiting. This episode includes Skool discussing how accurate this movie actually is, the worst things you can do as a customer dining in a restaurant, the pettiness of the kitchen staff, best scenes, raunchy comedies, and much more. Thank you for tuning in and always remember, never mess with people who are handling your food!

Welcome to the final episode of 2023! It's a surreal feeling to do something you love and have people resonate with it. Because of that, the only proper way to end 2023 was to have a Friends & Family episode. We're still processing the conversations and love that was exchanged between us and The Culture Garden Family. You all have helped this podcast grow and give us the boost we need on the days where we feel like we're running in place. We appreciate all of you so much and we love you deeply. Cheers to a safe and fruitful 2024! Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! We wanted to have an uplifting, wholesome conversation to close out the holidays, and what better film than The Preacher's Wife. We'll have a conversation about the nostalgia of the 90's black church, if we would like to see Denzel and Courtney B Vance switch roles, the importance of slowing down for the people and things that matter, Whitney Elizabeth Houston, and much more. Thank you as always for tuning in. We're running out of ways to tell you how much we appreciate you. Check the Linktree below for more content. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of Skool's Guilty Pleasures! Skool is joined this week by his longtime childhood friend and host of The Tunnel Vision Podcast, Mario. This is a great conversation where they discuss a film that they may or may not have watched together a million times growing up. Press play and join the discussion, we appreciate you for tuning in!

This movie and this episode are equally ridiculous and fried. Throw on your Extra Medium Christmas pajamas and press play.

Welcome back to a new episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! It's December, so it's only right that we dedicate the month to some holiday films. We'll start things off with the 1990 Christmas classic, Home Alone. Join us as we discuss the origin of this film, Warner Brothers fumbling a big bag, the historic box office run, whether or not Macaulay Culkin deserved his Best Actor nomination, What Peter McCallister did for a living, and much more. Thank you as always for watching and listening, we appreciate you more than you know. Love! #HomeAlone #MacaulayCulkin #JoePesci #DanielStern #JohnHeard #RobertsBlossom #CatherineO'Hara #DevinRatray #GerryBamman #JohnCandy #ChrisColumbus #JohnHughes #Film #Podcast #Classic #Christmas #Holiday #ChristmasMovie #Podcast #TheCultureGarden

Welcome to a special Holiday edition of Skool's Guilty Pleasures! Join us as we discuss a John Hughes production, the 1991 cult classic, Dutch. Skool and Rich will share their opinions on why this film was a box office flop, why John Hughes didn't direct the film, the actors who were considered for the role of Dutch Dooley, best scenes, and much more. As always, we appreciate you taking the time to watch and listen. We can't do any of this without you. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we're joined by Culture Garden Family, Bryan, for a conversation about the 2007 film American Gangster. This episode we'll discuss if Denzel got snubbed for an Oscar nomination, Denzel's best decade of films, our first time watching the film, American Gangster vs Training Day, and much more. As always, we appreciate you taking the time to watch and listen. We can't do any of this without you, please comment, rate, share and subscribe. Love! 

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we'll have a conversation about the 1994 film, The Inkwell. Join us as we discuss the sensational cast, the multiple layers this film peels back in the black community, Ray P's Six Degrees of Separation, the thing nobody wants to talk about, and much more. We really had a good time recording this episode and we hope you enjoy it. Thank you as always for watching and listening. Check the Linktree below for more episodes and projects! Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week the film is the 2002 release, All About the Benjamins. Join us as we rank our favorite Ice Cube/Mike Epps films, Ice Cube's transition into being known for being an actor, Rich's alternate movie universe, Miami as a character, best scenes, and much more. Thank you as always for taking the time to watch and listen, we can't do this without you. Leave a comment or rating, subscribe, share with a friend! Love! 

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! We appreciate you for joining us this week as we discuss the 1993 cult classic, CB4. The conversation will focus on how the film predicted the future of hip hop, the influence of hip hop and our relationship with it today, best scenes, best quotes and much more. As always, thank you for continuing to listen and support. We appreciate all of you! Love! #CB4 #ChrisRock #AllenPayne #DeezyD #ChrisElliot #PhilHartman #CharlieMurphy #KhandiAlexander #ArtEvan #TheresaRandle #RachelTrue #RichardGant #StoneyJackson #TommyDavidson #Locash #Gusto #NWA #Film #Podcast #TheCultureGarden

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! We appreciate you joining us as we discuss Regina King's directorial debut, One Night In Miami. The conversation will center around the incredible screenplay from Kemp Powers, breaking down the portrayal of the 4 main characters, the importance of black men friendship and vulnerability, and much more. As always, we appreciate you listening and watching. We can't do any of this without you. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we'll discuss a grail within the culture, The Hughes Brothers 1993 film Menace II Society. Join us as we'll have a conversation about the origin of the film, people questioning the authenticity of the Hughes Brothers, Tupac and his firing from the film, Larenz Tate as an elite actor, how this film should be in the "Horror" genre, and much more. We had fun with this episode and we hope you enjoy it. Please check our Linktree below for additional content. Thank you as always for listening, we can't do this without you. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! Join us as we discuss the 2011 Rom-Com Crazy, Stupid, Love. We'll talk about the ridiculously talented cast, the best rom-com films of the 2010's, Cal being treated like he's the one who cheated, best scenes, and much more. We appreciate you for listening and watching, we can't do any of this without you. Check out our Linktree below for additional content. Thank you for your continued support, love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the 2006 Best Picture Winner, Crash. We'll have a conversation about whether or not this film holds up, the controversy around the Oscars win, the heavy handed messages and stereotypes, and much more. As always, we thank you for tuning in. Check out our Linktree below for more content. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! The trip is back to discuss the 1992 classic, Boomerang. The conversation centers around the star studded cast, Eddie Murphy being seen in a new light, Boomerang being one of the most important films of the last 30 years, sleeping with your friend's homegirl, and much more. We appreciate you for listening, thank you as always for your continued support. Please be sure to check our Linktree below for additional content. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we're joined by a special guest and educator, Dr. Ralph Murphy II, to have a conversation about the 1989 film Lean on Me. We'll discuss the real Joe Louis Clark and his impact/tactics, the issues that are still facing school systems in present day, if educators like Joe Clark are still needed, best scenes, and much more. This was a great conversation and we can't wait for you to listen and join in. Thank you as always for your continued support, check our Linktree below for additional content. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! Join us as we discuss Tyler Perry's 2007 film, Daddy's Little Girls. This episode we'll discuss if this movie is a Tyler Perry classic, the star studded cast, Tyler Perry villians, whether or not Julia's friends were wrong, Rich's reimagining of the Tyler Perry Universe, and much more. As always we appreciate you for listening, we can't do any of this without you. Check out our Linktree in the episode description for more content. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week we'll have be discussing the 2008 film, Lakeview Terrace, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington. Join us as we discuss the real life inspiration for this film, what audience this film was made for, neighbors from hell, best scenes, and more. As always, we appreciate you for listening, we couldn't do any of this without you. Love!

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the 2018 film, If Beale Street Could Talk. We'll have a conversation about the brilliance of James Baldwin, the incredible cast and acting, The Regina King Invitational, the unique way black people understand each other, and much more. As always, we appreciate you for listening, we couldn't do any of this without you. Love!